Into the Wind Trailer - Steve Nash co-directed documentary on Terry Fox

Steve Nash has achieved remarkable things on the basketball court, becoming an NBA All-Star and MVP as point guard for the Phoenix Suns and playing in the Olympics for Canada's national team. He was among the elite group of athletes who lit the Olympic torch to start the 2010 games in Vancouver. Now he displays a new set of talents as he makes his directorial debut with a film about another Canadian icon, Terry Fox. In this Mavericks session, Nash will present the world premiere of his hour-long film, followed by an extended conversation about sports, cinema and inspiration.

Into the Wind is an emotional retelling that will be eye-opening for a new generation and heart-swelling for those who lived through those times. In 1980, Fox was seeking a way to raise awareness for cancer research. His own struggle with the disease had resulted in the amputation of his right leg. Despite that handicap, Fox set out from Canada's Atlantic shore with the ambition to run across the country, coast to coast. By the mid-point in his journey he had become a national hero. Sadly, Fox was forced to quit his run due to a reoccurrence of cancer that took his life at age twenty-three. In the film, we hear from Fox's family and friends, interwoven with rich archival footage. They supply an insider's account that makes us understand Fox as a human being, rather than just a symbol.

"I remember being a six-year-old boy and waking up every morning and rushing to the TV to see where Terry was that day," Nash has said. "To see his face hiding the pain and to hear his words disguising the sacrifice was as motivating and as educational an experience as I've ever had." Judging from Into the Wind, Nash has the potential for a second career in filmmaking. This is your chance to see him at the start.
http://tiff.net/filmsandschedules/tiff/2010/intothewind

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• terry fox
• steve nash
• marathon of hope
• cancer
• cancer research
• canada
• british columbia
• port coquitlam
• documentary
• film

[ZangaroZen]

Saw this tear jerker 2 days ago. Amazingly well done. Never heard of this documentary before and even imdb(dot)com had the most minimal entry: no votes, no thumbnail, no cast, no comments, no details, nothing but: 51 minutes, documentary, 2010, Canada, English. Made in 2010? The film had an air of authenticity, as if it was made while Terry ran his "Marathon of Hope" in 1980. The color tint, the audio, everything pointed to being a fly on the wall watching Terry. Brilliant. Emotional. Inspiring.

[MacDaddy635]

What a selfless person. Forget the celebrities who act like they care, they do care, about the publicity. Here is a kid, for know gain to himself, who practically killed himself so that others can have a chance to beat this horrible disease.

[1headphoneguy]

i dont anybody ever in the US tried to walk across the us to raise money for cancer

[kashieray]

I love this story of Terry Fox. Its amazing.

[sarastar1523]

Terry Fox A Canadian hero

[TheSparkle7]

saw this documentry on espn classic in the uk the other day, never heard of fox before was an amazing and sad story what a guy he was

[manhattan85]

The image of Terry Fox running along a dark northern highway with a lone OPP cruiser tailing him is one of the most powerful images in Canadian history

[Go4thdie]

By far the best of the series. One of the most inspirational stories, and a testament to the iron will of the human heart! Bravo!

[RodStewartfan1]

I have this programmed on my DVR tomorrow! I can't wait to watch it! Finally USA will finally get to see who Terry Fox was and what he was trying to do to help people.

[showmetexas]

Nice job Nash!